Luxurious Champagne-topped Sorbet Treat
Hey there! Fancy a chic, elegant drink inspired by the likes of Elizabeth McCord from the hit TV show, Madam Secretary? Here's a cocktail recipe that's perfect for swanky afternoon parties, brunches, and special occasions like Mother's Day, Easter, graduations, birthdays, or anniversaries!
Let's call it the Lavender Champagne Sorbet Float. It incorporates the heavenly fragrance of lavender with the delightful fizz of champagne, making it a fantastic choice for springtime soirees. But hey, don't be shy to experiment with different sorbet flavors like peach, strawberry, or plum!
Simply serve this exquisite concoction in a classic wide-mouth coupe glass, traditionally used for Champagne. For more bubbly fun, check out our French 75, Champagne Cocktail, and The Academy Sparkler. Don't forget to brush up on your Champagne bottle opening skills too!
Serves: 1Total Time: 5 minsActive Time: 5 mins
Ingredients (7)
For the lavender simple syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lavender
For the drink:
- 1 small scoop raspberry sorbetto (or any flavor of your choice)
- 2 teaspoons lavender simple syrup (or adjust according to taste)
- Chilled champagne
- Lavender sprig, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
To make the lavender simple syrup:
- Combine sugar, water, and lavender in a small saucepan, stirring to blend. Heat over medium-high heat until it comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sugar is entirely dissolved and the syrup has slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it cool.
- Transfer the syrup to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.
To make the drink:
- Drop a small scoop of sorbetto into a chilled coupe glass.
- Drizzle the lavender simple syrup over the sorbetto.
- Pour enough chilled champagne to fill the glass.
- Garnish with a lavender sprig, if you fancy a sophisticated touch.
Now sit back, relax, and savor the delightful fusion of flavors! For a more luxurious twist, try making homemade lavender sorbet by infusing lavender buds in simple syrup before pureeing with fresh lavender leaves and freezing. Enjoy!
Enjoy a chic twist on your recipes with this Lavender Champagne Sorbet Float, inspired by Elizabeth McCord from Madam Secretary. Its nutrition includes a combination of sweet sorbet, fragrant lavender syrup, and the refreshing effervescence of champagne. This cocktail yield is designed for one serving and takes just 5 minutes to prepare, perfect for your cool springtime parties. With this recipe, you can also experiment with different sorbet flavors like peach, strawberry, or plum. Happy mixing!
